Moving from Georgia to Indiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Atlanta and Indianapolis it is about 498 miles and about 9 hours; the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 398 to 771 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~498 miAtlanta → Indianapolis
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,241+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 5,140 people moved from Georgia to Indiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,513), and about 2,189 went the other way. Between Atlanta and Indianapolis it is about 498 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,241 – $2,988 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 222 movers based in Georgia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Georgia to Indiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,140 people a year (±2,513), against about 2,189 (±1,082) from Indiana to Georgia, so Indiana gains about 2,951 people a year on this exchange. Georgia is the 8th-largest of the 45 states sending people to Indiana; Indiana took in about 133,372 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | Hamilton County | 212 ±148 |
| Gwinnett County | Boone County | 198 ±257* |
| Chatham County | Allen County | 155 ±226* |
| Henry County | Marion County | 145 ±216* |
| DeKalb County | Warrick County | 143 ±209* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Atlanta to Indianapolis, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Georgia and Indiana.
Cost of moving from Georgia to Indiana
At about 498 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,241 – $2,988 for a two-bedroom home and $2,577 – $3,436 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,614 – $2,151; a freight trailer is $1,076 – $1,434.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,681 – $2,241 | $1,210 – $1,614 | $807 – $1,076 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,017 – $2,689 | $1,452 – $1,936 | $968 – $1,291 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,241 – $2,988 | $1,614 – $2,151 | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,577 – $3,436 | $1,856 – $2,474 | $1,237 – $1,649 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,913 – $3,884 | $2,098 – $2,797 | $1,398 – $1,865 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,362 – $4,482 | $2,420 – $3,227 | $1,614 – $2,151 |
Transport only, for an estimated 498 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Georgia to Indiana
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Evansville | ~398 mi | 1–3 days | $1,791 – $2,388 | $2,060 – $2,746 |
| Columbus to Evansville | ~474 mi | 3–7 days | $2,133 – $2,844 | $2,453 – $3,271 |
| Atlanta to Indianapolis | ~498 mi | 3–7 days | $2,241 – $2,988 | $2,577 – $3,436 |
| Augusta to Evansville | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Augusta to Indianapolis | ~575 mi | 3–7 days | $2,588 – $3,450 | $2,976 – $3,968 |
| Columbus to Indianapolis | ~591 mi | 3–7 days | $2,660 – $3,546 | $3,058 – $4,078 |
| Atlanta to Fort Wayne | ~592 mi | 3–7 days | $2,664 – $3,552 | $3,064 – $4,085 |
| Savannah to Evansville | ~638 mi | 3–7 days | $2,871 – $3,828 | $3,302 – $4,402 |
| Augusta to Fort Wayne | ~646 mi | 3–7 days | $2,907 – $3,876 | $3,343 – $4,457 |
| Columbus to Fort Wayne | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Savannah to Indianapolis | ~702 mi | 3–7 days | $3,159 – $4,212 | $3,633 – $4,844 |
| Savannah to Fort Wayne | ~771 mi | 3–7 days | $3,470 – $4,626 | $3,990 – $5,320 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Georgia
134 of the 222 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 20 of 221 vehicle inspections (9.0%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 142 of 599 driver inspections (23.7%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&S Power Moving LLCAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3840355 | 54 | 1 of 29 | 10 of 54 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncMarietta, GA · USDOT 1942465 | 26 | 0 of 6 | 5 of 26 |
| Out of State MovingAtlanta, GA · USDOT 3528157 | 22 | 1 of 10 | 3 of 22 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 797586 | 20 | 0 of 11 | 0 of 20 |
| Bulldog Movers IncDoraville, GA · USDOT 1187702 | 16 | 0 of 5 | 8 of 16 |
| Atlanta Miracle Movers LLCGrayson, GA · USDOT 2568757 | 16 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 16 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
695 listed household-goods carriers are based in Georgia, 222 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Georgia directory ranks them. At the Indiana end, 166 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Indiana, moving costs in Indiana, or the reverse trip, Indiana to Georgia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Georgia
Georgia to Indiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Georgia to Indiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Atlanta and Indianapolis, the distance is about 498 miles. From our model that is $2,241 – $2,988 for a two-bedroom home and $2,577 – $3,436 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,614 – $2,151 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,076 – $1,434. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Georgia and Indiana, distances run from 398 to 771 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Georgia to Indiana take?
Atlanta to Indianapolis is about 9 hours. The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Georgia to Indiana?
Yes. A move from Georgia into Indiana is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 695 listed movers based in Georgia, 222 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Georgia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Georgia to Indiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,076 – $1,434 for a two-bedroom home over 498 miles against $2,241 – $2,988 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,614 – $2,151, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Georgia to Indiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,140 people (±2,513) moved from Georgia to Indiana that year, against about 2,189 (±1,082) from Indiana to Georgia. That makes Georgia the 8th-largest source of new residents for Indiana among the states.